I travelled to Georgetown on Penang Island with Andrew, a Canadian who I had been trekking with in Cameron Highlands. On arriving in our 'recomended' place of stay, he discovered Bed Bugs in his mattress. At this he got really depressed, while I sat feeling slightly bemused at our luck. Neither of us were particularly willing to stay - but the owner changed the mattresses, and as it was late in the day, we risked it. Although neither of us were bitten, I for sure did not sleep. Little creatures somehow manage to prevent sleep more than the big ones. The rest of the hostel was really clean though and had a good atmosphere - so with a new room key in hand - we boldly stayed put. Georgetown was just another city in Malaysia though,
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